Chad Irick

Chad Irick is a highly respected Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Hemet, California, primarily serving the Inland Empire and the greater Southern California aviation community. With a career spanning several decades, Irick has established himself as a pillar of professional flight training at Hemet-Ryan and French Valley airports. His extensive background as a corporate pilot and veteran flight instructor has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of both complex commercial operations and the nuances of general aviation safety.

Holding an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with multiple ratings including Single-Engine Land, Multi-Engine Land, and Instrument Airplane, Irick has accumulated thousands of flight hours across a diverse array of aircraft. As an FAA DPE, he is authorized to conduct practical tests for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings, as well as Multi-Engine certifications. His professional history is defined by a clean operational record and a steadfast commitment to rigorous safety standards, ensuring that every pilot he evaluates meets the high level of proficiency required by the FAA.